Italian directing duo Borgato & Berte has signed with Savant Film for exclusive US spot representation. Comprised of Paolo Borgato and Tommaso Berte, the team is known for bold, visually arresting spots, most notably Freddy "Human Machine," which was part of the 2007 Saatchi & Saatchi New Directors Showcase at Cannes.

“We’re big fans of the guys, and couldn’t be happier that we’ll be working together,” said Executive Producer Jamie Miller, who presides over Savant with fellow EP Joby Barnhart. “The work of Borgato & Berte has such a distinct and inventive flavor, and we look forward to getting their names out in the US market. We expect their reel will elicit the excitement and enthusiam we felt when we saw it.”

Savant Film is the first stateside spot roost for the directors, who have a diverse history in filmmaking. Borgato spent ten years as a production manager, editor, and 1st AD on feature films. Berte attended film school in France, before returning to his native Italy to work as a producer. The pair met while producing commercials in Milan in 2004, and soon began collaborating behind the camera.

In 2005, "Schoolbus," the duo's PSA for Save The Children won the Shots/CFP-E Young Directors Award (European Broadcast Category), catapulting them into the international eye. Borgato & Berte have since created memorable commercials for such clients as Vodafone, Volkswagen, Sprite and Ikea.